Oh happy day,

It's raining!

After watching the news feeds on the terrible fire over in Gatlinburg, Tennessee last night, I can only hope that it's raining even more over there.  

If you're not familiar with one-lane roads off of mountainous areas, then it's hard to imagine what those folks were going through.  Around here, twisty, single lane, gravel roads are the norm.  The trees are very close together and most all the leaves have fallen.  We're all concerned, so any and all rain is a true blessing.

On a lighter note, last night I trimmed up more pieces for QOV tops.  I'm bound and determined to meet my goal by Christmas.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

It's time to be amazed.

Some sewing, yes actual sewing, got done for Quilts of Valor.

The 2-piece orchard ladder is now done!  Can we get an Amen from the balcony choir on this one please.  It was a chore to get that sealant on correctly.

Now that the holiday hoopla is upon us, Dolly asked me to remind everyone if you're driving long distances to please keep an emergency kit in the car.  You know the drill, anything you need to stay warm, hydrated, etc. etc., in case you're stuck on the side of the road for any reason.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

I walked into Lowe's last night . ..

to return a few items and the customer service reps were talking politics.  There's a phrase used in the South, "hepped up."  Not sure where the slang originated, but it perfectly describes the mood around here lately.  Loosely, it interprets as being extra excited or incensed about.

What would happen if instead of turning on the TV, parents took their kids to a ball game or the park.

What would happen if everyone in the nation turned off their phones and facebook and took the dog for a walk.  (If you don't have a dog you can borrow Dolly.)

What would happen if we as a nation simply shut down all of this instant, and I must say often negative information, and let it go for a bit.

Thanks / giving is coming.  So I vote for giving and thanking.

How about you?

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Amen sister.

May I suggest you hop on over to read Susan Branch's blog today.  She's one very wise, insightful lady.  

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Information on fires in Western NC

Several friends have been asking about the nearby fires.  Here is one site which updates their information regularly.

http://ncforestservice.gov/fire_control/sit_report.htm

The smoke was so bad yesterday, we could not go outside until late afternoon.

Please pray for rain.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .